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First Aid Skills
Lesson 5
Burns
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Video Viewing: First Aid - Burn
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First Aid Skills
Worksheet Number 2
Reaction on the Video
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Degree of Burn
Epidermis
Dermis
First
Degree
Burn
Hypodermis
Second
Degree
Burn
Third
Degree
Burn
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Burns – Degrees of Burns
1. First-degree burn
a. Only the top layer of skin is burned.
b. The skin is only mildly discolored.
c. There is only a little swelling.
d. These burns usually heal within a week.
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First-Degree Burn
Redness (Erythema)
First Degree Burn
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Damage to the outer
layer of skin
(epidermis), causing
pain, redness, and
swelling.
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Burns – Degrees of Burns
1. Second-degree burn
a. Several layers of skin are burned.
b. The skin has a spotty or blotchy
appearance.
c. There is greater swelling, and there are
blisters.
d. These burns take up to three weeks to heal and
should be attended by a physician.
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Second-Degree Burn
Second Degree Burn
Damage to both outer skin
and underlying tissue
layers (epidermis and
dermis), causing pain,
redness, swelling, and
blistering.
Blisters (Bulla)
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Burns – Degrees of Burns
1. Third-degree burn
a. Many layers of skin are burned.
b. There is severe discoloration.
c. Some skin may be charred.
d. These burns can be life threatening.
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Third-Degree Burn
Full thickness burn
with tissue damage
Third Degree Burn
Damage extends deeper
into tissues (epidermis,
dermis, and hypodermis)
causing extensive tissue
destruction. The skin may
feel numb.
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Heat Burn Treatment
 Go through “RAP ABCH” first, then ask if burn
was caused by heat.
 Determine degree and amount of burn.
 If it is a third-degree burn or large seconddegree burn, use the “ABCH”, then treat for
shock.
 Do not attempt to pull off the clothing because
skin may come with it.
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Heat Burn Treatment
 Cut it off if attached to the skin.
 Apply a sterile dressing and elevate.
 Seek immediate medical attention.
 Burn is first-degree or small second-degree,
apply cold water/compress until pain stops.
 If you must use ice, provide a barrier.
 Do not apply an ointment.
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Chemical Burn Treatment
 Determine if burn was caused by a dry chemical.
 If so, brush it off, remove clothing, wash area
fifteen to twenty minutes.
 If not caused by dry chemical, remove clothing
and jewelry, wash area for fifteen to twenty
minutes.
 Seek medical attention in both cases.
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Electrical Burn Treatment
 If burn is not chemical, then it’s an electrical
burn.
 Is victim in contact with electrical source, are
you at risk.
 If yes, ask adult to turn off power.
 May entail calling 911 to have then call
appropriate person.
 Treatment same as heat burn.
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Electrical Burn Treatment
DR Workbook Question 10c, Pg. 198
 In all cases, monitor wound for signs of infection.
 Large wounds – seek medical attention to reduce
risk of infection.
 Serious burn, monitor for signs of shock.
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Words for Spelling Test
1. Infection
2. Wounds
3. Shock
4. Chemical
5. Treatment
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6.Clothing
7. Dressing
8. Compress
9. Ointment
10. Damage
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11.Tissues
12. Severe
13. Discolored
14. Hypodermis
15. Swelling
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Grouped Quiz
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